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Braves released INF Omar Infante.

Infante returned to the Braves on a minor league deal at the end of June after he was released by the Royals, but he batted just .209/.226/.300 over 116 plate appearances in Triple-A. He turns 35 in December, so his future is in question at this point. Aug 16 - 3:19 PM

Omar Infante will report to Rookie-level Danville "to get his legs back under him."

Infante hasn't played in a game since June 6, so he'll need a few days to shake off the rust. After that, he'll settle in at Triple-A Gwinnett. The veteran opened 2016 as the Royals' starting second baseman but was quickly passed over in favor of newcomer Whit Merrifield. He inked a minor league deal with Atlanta on Thursday after the Royals released him earlier this month. Jun 30 - 6:10 PM

Infante was cut loose by the Royals a week ago after batting just .239/.279/.321 this season. He's surely done as an effective hitter, but the Braves are pretty weak in the middle infield and it doesn't cost them anything. Hey, why not? Jun 30 - 2:45 PM

Infante was designated for assignment by Kansas City last week and passed through waivers unclaimed. He was batting just .239/.279/.321 this season for the Royals, but the 34-year-old could draw interest from multiple teams on the open market now that he will come cheap. Kansas City will have to eat the remainder of his $7.75 million salary for this year and $8 million next year. He also has a $2 million buyout on a voided option for 2018. Jun 23 - 3:17 PM

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.